[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING ROBERT L. TADE

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2010

  Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to one of our 
nation's most dedicated veterans, Robert L. Tade, Commander, American 
Legion El Cajon Post 303, which I have the honor of representing.
  In the early 90s, Rob joined the American Legion and quickly became 
involved in El Cajon Post 303, serving as Post Commander for the past 3 
years. Having been a dedicated service member of the Armed Forces for 
over 40 years, Rob understands the importance of advocating patriotism 
and honor to our nation's youth and devoting time to fellow service 
veterans. Since he joined the American Legion, Rob has displayed an 
endless enthusiasm in ensuring the success of his post, having almost 
tripled the membership and instituting more than two dozen programs to 
support the local community.
  On June 26, 2010, Commander Tade was bestowed with the California 
Department of the American Legion's highest honor: Legionnaire of the 
Year for 2010. He was selected out of 117,000 dedicated members who 
serve our worthy veterans and youth groups today. Rob is truly 
deserving of such an award and is a prime example of the patriotism 
that makes our country the best in the world.
  Madam Speaker, let us all applaud the devoted service that Mr. Robert 
Tade has provided to El Cajon and the rest of San Diego. I urge all my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating the many achievements of this 
great public servant.

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